CRH hits 52-week low, despite record $8.5 billion Arcosa deal

CRH PLC shares dropped to a new 52-week low of $91.01 on September 1, 2026. The stock has declined more than 26% year-to-date.

The company reported strong second-quarter results in late July 2026. Revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $10.8 billion. Earnings per share rose to $2.21, exceeding analyst expectations. CRH reaffirmed its full-year guidance during the earnings report.

In June 2026, CRH announced an $8.5 billion all-cash acquisition of infrastructure firm Arcosa. The deal represents the largest acquisition in the company's history. The transaction aims to strengthen CRH's position in North American aggregates and infrastructure markets.